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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 309 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 309 and 161.73 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 309 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/309 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 309 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 49,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974.57/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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